Good morning, Rochester.

Volunteers found that shelters for community cats at Hand to Paw Cat Rescue’s colony on Pullman Avenue were vandalized Wednesday — leaving the cats exposed as colder weather nears; the rescue stressed it supports only local cats and said police received a call about the incident.

Families, community leaders and law enforcement will gather for the Bridging the Gap festival on Saturday, Aug.

29. The event starts with a parade at 10 a.m. at Grace-Unity Fellowship Church on Joseph Avenue and continues with activities at Pulaski Park until 6 p.m.

NASA will launch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Sunday at 7:26 a.m. on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Rochester’s L3Harris built the telescope’s optical system to create detailed maps of billions + galaxies.

Seneca Park Zoo welcomed African elephant Felix on Tuesday after she moved from Maryland Zoo to join the all-female herd — the 43-year-old from Zimbabwe will spend one month acclimating to her new setting.

The House of Guitars in Irondequoit displays Dolly Parton’s autographed portrait and her hits play on loop after news of her death Tuesday, Aug.

25, while the local Imagination Library plans to expand — offering more free books to children.

The New York Freemasons honored Revolutionary War soldiers on Tuesday, Aug.

25 at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Rochester to mark America’s 250th anniversary. They remembered Thomas Boyd and Michael Parker — figures whose legacy highlights a notable Mason connection with Mohawk leader Joseph Brant.

The Bands at Barnard concert series benefiting Greece's Barnard Fire Department has two final shows: tonight at 5:00 p.m. featuring local favorite Tryst with the Tommy Brunett Band (VIP tickets limited) and another on Sept.

2 featuring Kashmir, The Spirit, of Led Zeppelin Live with guest 82 Band.

READY invested $150,000 in GoodSchoolsRoc, a unified enrollment platform designed to ease school applications for families & help charter schools redirect funds to classrooms.

This move supports a stronger education system across Rochester, giving students better support and opportunities.

Starting Sept. 15, international students at local colleges will face a four-year limit on F-1 and J-1 visas under a new DHS rule.

RIT officials say the change may complicate academic planning for students.

Rochester is hosting two free workshops for homeowners 65 or older to explain tax relief programs and assist with forms.

They run 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Sept. 1 at Rochester Community Sport Complex (460 Oak St.) and Sept. 29 at City Hall atrium (30 Church St.).

Meta has agreed to pay $17B & add child-safety features to Facebook & Instagram to settle teen social media addiction claims brought by 47 states, including New York.

New resources will support local mental health services & education programs for youth.

Four Avon football players, including James Chase, Kyle Gallagher, Eli Rex and Hunter Secker, are set to start the season after winning back to back Section V Class D titles.

They hope to secure a threepeat this year+ carrying on a strong tradition.